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Databricks · AI & Machine Learning · Associate

Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate exam guide

Exam Generative AI Engineer Associate

The Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate validates the ability to design, build, deploy and govern LLM applications on Databricks, including RAG pipelines, vector search, agents, evaluation and monitoring. It is one of the most practical GenAI engineering credentials in 2026.

Questions45 scored (may include unscored items)
Time limit90 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$200 USD
Valid for2 years
DeliveryOnline proctored or test center

Format: Multiple choice. Fee note: Registration fee.

Who it's for

ML and data engineers building LLM-powered applications on Databricks.

What the exam covers

Application Development30%
Assembling and Deploying Apps22%
Design Applications14%
Data Preparation14%
Evaluation and Monitoring12%
Governance8%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: 6+ months of hands-on generative AI experience.

Keeping it active

Valid 2 years. Recertify by passing the current version of the exam.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Designing RAG applications
  • Chunking and embedding strategies
  • Vector Search
  • Building agents and chains
  • Model Serving deployment
  • LLM evaluation and monitoring
  • Guardrails and governance

Job roles

Generative AI EngineerAI EngineerML EngineerLLM Application DeveloperData Scientist

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Databricks Academy GenAI path.
  2. Week 2: Data prep and Vector Search.
  3. Week 3: RAG and agents.
  4. Week 4: Deployment, evaluation and governance.
  5. Week 5: Practice.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know chunking trade-offs.
  • Understand MLflow evaluation.
  • Know serving endpoints.
  • Expect governance questions.

Key terms for this exam

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How much?

$200.

How many questions?

45 scored in 90 minutes.

Validity?

2 years.

Prerequisites?

None.

Is it worth it?

Yes for GenAI engineering roles on Databricks.

Official page: www.databricks.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.